20 Push-ups

I can do 20 push-ups at one time.  Perhaps I could do more, but I really slow down after 15, so I've kept it at 20.  There IS a reason why I'm sharing this...

I was thinking (a favorite pasttime) about how I needed to do my push-ups and how much I really hate doing them.  I hate the pain associated with them.  I have no idea how long it takes to do 20 (never timed it), but while I'm doing it it lasts FOREVER.  BUT I love how I feel after I do them.  I feel strong, accomplished, healthy, fit and happy. 

So, I realized that there are a lot of things that are hard to do, but I still do them.  I do them because of the positive effect they have in my life.  It's hard not to drink a beer with pizza (seriously...).  It's hard to hear constructive criticism (got some today...).  It's hard to tell my children "no" when I know that it will result in a lot of backlash (Yep, did that too...).

But I gotta tell ya... it's all so worth it.  Every time I do my 20 push-ups, I remember how nice it is to move forward in life.  The pain isn't so bad.  I think I'll try for 22 tonight... If I can do that, just imagine what else is possible...